Lunch

openings

soups
Item           $ Price
white bean soup sun-dried tomatoes, vegetables & fresh basil 5.00
onion soup gratin française rich broth baked in a crock with gruyere & parmigiano reggiano cheese topped with crispy onions 6.50
small plates
bruschetta mozzarella fresca, fresh tomatoes & basil warmly sautéed in extra virgin olive oil 6.50
grilled flatbread with prosciutto dried figs & gorgonzola 8.00
grilled flatbread with sauteed mushrooms, baby spinach, fontina cheese 7.50
autumn petit quiche lorraine butternut squash, leeks, bacon & gruyere baked in a muffin shaped crepe with sage brown butter 8.50
crab cake with rainbow slaw of red & green cabbage, spinach, carrots & stone ground mustard vinaigrette 9.00
escargots baked with a garlic parsley butter & breadcrumbs 8.50
classic mussels prince edward island mussels steamed with chablis, garlic & herb butter with crunchy garlic bruschetta 9.00
tomato saffron mussels prince edward island mussels steamed with tomato saffron broth & onions with crunchy garlic bruschetta 9.00
grilled calamari with roasted red pepper puree, baby arugula & crispy onions 9.00
calamari fritti crispy tender pieces of squid with a zesty cocktail sauce 9.00
pizza margherita with slices of vine-ripened tomatoes, mozzarella & fresh basil 8.00
salads
betise salad baby lettuce encased in a thin cucumber round with a roasted garlic vinaigrette & crispy sweet onions 6.00
caesar salad romaine, croutons in a parmesan crisp atop a mascarpone phyllo pocket with caesar dressing & a drizzle of black olive tapenade 8.50
spinach blue cheese salad baby spinach, granny smith apples, sun dried cherries, candied hazelnuts, maytag blue cheese with a maple sherry vinaigrette 8.50
arugula & beet saladorganic roasted yellow & red beets & goat cheese with a classic red wine vinaigrette 8.50
lyonnaise plus frisee, mixed fresh herbs with bacon, croutons, gruyere, anchovies, herring & poached egg with a sherry vinaigrette 10.00

lunch plates

salads
Item           $ Price
grilled chicken salad arugula, julienned zucchini, crispy prosciutto, crispy onions; honey mustard vinaigrette 13.00
salmon margherita grilled norwegian salmon, baby spinach, tomato-basil confit, fresh mozzarella; pesto & extra virgin olive oil 14.50
trio a daily selection of three salads from our market: one pasta or grain, one vegetable & one chicken 9.50 / daily chicken salad only 10.50 9.50/10.50
chicken caesar romaine with slices of grilled chicken breast, croutons & parmesan crisp, caesar dressing with drizzle of black olive tapenade 12.50 / substitute grilled shrimp 14.00 12.50/14.00
sandwiches
café BLT applewood smoked bacon, romaine, tomato & avocado slathered with basil aioli on toasted ciabatta bun & crispy chips 10.00
chicken saltimbocca chicken breast, prosciutto with sage aioli on ciabatta bun with pomme frites 9.50
violet’s tuna salad signature tuna blend with tomato & romaine on grilled multi-grain bread with crispy chips 8.50
grilled cheese creamy delicate butterkase cheese & succulent roasted tomatoes on grilled brioche with a petit salad 9.00
chicken salad finely shredded chicken breast, tarragon & lemon aioli with provolone & shredded romaine on a french roll with crispy chips 9.50
eggplant parmesan panini with fresh mozzarella, pesto & tomato sauce on sun-dried tomato focaccia with petit salad 9.00
roast beef au jus with roasted red peppers, caramelized onions & provolone cheese on french roll with parmesan roasted potatoes 10.00
grilled 1/2 pound hamburger boursin cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes & pommes frites 11.00
pasta
spaghetti with tomato basil sauce 11.00
spaghetti & meatballs combination of veal, pork, spinach & toasted pinenuts in a classic tomato basil sauce 16.50
whole wheat fusilli with butternut squash, broccoli, caramelized
onions, ricotta, olive oil & fresh sage
15.50
fettuccine with sauteed mushrooms, peas & prosciutto in a savory four cheese sauce 16.00
pappardelle bolognese traditional delicate meat sauce drizzled with béchamel 16.00

18% MAY BE added to parties of 6 or more.

reservations

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Plaza del Lago
1515 Sheridan Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
847.251.3654